Syria Violence
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U.S., Israel reaffirm close ties amid tensions over Turkey-Syria conflictThe meeting came a day after a U.S. delegation led by Vice-President Mike Pence and Pompeo reached an agreement with Turkey to halt its week-old offensive against Kurdish forces in northern Syria.Oct 18, 2019
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At least 27 killed by airstrikes in rebel-controlled Syrian townThe high death toll marked a sharp increase in the escalation between the two sides amid intense fighting.WorldJul 22, 2019
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‘I am still alive’: Syrians trapped in Ghouta remind world of their plightSeveral people, after seeing photos of Syrians holding up their hands for the #Iamstillalive campaign, responded by posting similar photos in solidarity.WorldMar 5, 2018
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5-hour pauses in Syrian war not enough to evacuate civilians: UN officialThe U.N. Security Council resolution over the weekend calling for a 30-day cease-fire has done little to improve the situationWorldMar 1, 2018
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Syrian father says last goodbye to dead child in besieged Ghouta regionA government siege of the eastern Ghouta region has left many trapped amid violence.WorldFeb 22, 2018
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Russian warplane downed by Syrian rebels, pilot killedSyrian rebels shot down a Russian warplane on Saturday and killed its pilot on the ground after he ejected from the plane.WorldFeb 3, 2018
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Ottawa quiet on whether Canada will support new U.S.-backed Syrian border forceThe federal government is refusing to say whether Canada will support the creation of a 30,000-strong border security force in Syria.CanadaJan 17, 2018
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Syrian army captures 14 villages from rebels amid wave of airstrikesThe main aim of the troops is to reach the rebel-held Abu Zuhour air base.WorldJan 8, 2018
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A Syrian baby lost his eye to violence. Now, others are standing up for himThe two-month-old baby lost his left eye, but survived an attack in Eastern Ghouta's Hammuriye district last Friday.WorldDec 19, 2017
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